Transmission Planning Modeling Engineer (SR-Prin) - American Electric Power
New Albany, OH
About the Job
Job Posting End Date
01-20-2025
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
Job Summary
Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing complex engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
+ Accurately model transmission system topology including impedance and facility ratings for lines, generators, and transformers for Medium, High, and Extra High Voltages using AEP-internal modeling database, PSS/E, and/or ASPEN One-liner.
+ Fulfill various system modeling related requests from Engineering and Operations personnel and submitted via ServiceNow ticketing system. Collaborate with others internal/external to the team to model planned projects, build power flow, and short circuit model cases representing the future transmission system, as needed.
+ Participating in the planning and organization of project work activities. Perform electrical transmission system analysis and protection system studies, as requested.
+ Perform activities related to NERC Compliance standards.
+ Apply problem solving skills to resolve technical problems and initiate solution techniques.
Preferred:
• Demonstrated experience modeling transmission and generation system topology using ASPEN One-liner and/or Siemens PSSE for Medium, High, and Extra High Voltages. Including:
o Modeling inverter-based generation for both wind and Solar applications
o Modeling synchronous based generation
o Modeling transmission lines, transformers, and circuit breakers
o Performing transmission system fault studies including circuit breaker duty analysis
• Demonstrated experience of working with NERC Compliance Standards
• Demonstrated experience with process improvement including process development, implementation, adherence, and training
• Demonstrated experience comparing data from various sources, evaluating validity of data, and performing clean-up activities, as necessary.
Requirements (by grade):
* Note: This vacancy is posted in a grade range. Education and/or experience will be used to determine appropriate grade and compensation. See “What We’re Looking For” for the basic qualifications for each grade.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
ENGINEER SR(GRADE 8)
Salary Range- $96,110 - $124,940
Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related engineering experience along with a bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; or 4 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*; Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred.*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Acceptable alternatives are
(1) a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. or
(2) a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program. Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
ENGINEER PRIN(GRADE 9)
Salary Range-($112,869- $146,7300)
Has typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; or 6 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is required for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Acceptable alternatives are
(1) a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. or
(2) a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program. Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
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Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-008
Compensation Range:
$96,110.00-124,940.00 USD
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer‐employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we must record certain information to be made part of an Affirmative Action Plan. Applicants for employment may also be invited to participate in the Affirmative Action Program by self-identifying their Race or Ethnic Identity.
01-20-2025
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
Job Summary
Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing complex engineering work activities and projects requiring the application of engineering knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
+ Accurately model transmission system topology including impedance and facility ratings for lines, generators, and transformers for Medium, High, and Extra High Voltages using AEP-internal modeling database, PSS/E, and/or ASPEN One-liner.
+ Fulfill various system modeling related requests from Engineering and Operations personnel and submitted via ServiceNow ticketing system. Collaborate with others internal/external to the team to model planned projects, build power flow, and short circuit model cases representing the future transmission system, as needed.
+ Participating in the planning and organization of project work activities. Perform electrical transmission system analysis and protection system studies, as requested.
+ Perform activities related to NERC Compliance standards.
+ Apply problem solving skills to resolve technical problems and initiate solution techniques.
Preferred:
• Demonstrated experience modeling transmission and generation system topology using ASPEN One-liner and/or Siemens PSSE for Medium, High, and Extra High Voltages. Including:
o Modeling inverter-based generation for both wind and Solar applications
o Modeling synchronous based generation
o Modeling transmission lines, transformers, and circuit breakers
o Performing transmission system fault studies including circuit breaker duty analysis
• Demonstrated experience of working with NERC Compliance Standards
• Demonstrated experience with process improvement including process development, implementation, adherence, and training
• Demonstrated experience comparing data from various sources, evaluating validity of data, and performing clean-up activities, as necessary.
Requirements (by grade):
* Note: This vacancy is posted in a grade range. Education and/or experience will be used to determine appropriate grade and compensation. See “What We’re Looking For” for the basic qualifications for each grade.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
ENGINEER SR(GRADE 8)
Salary Range- $96,110 - $124,940
Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related engineering experience along with a bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; or 4 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*; Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred.*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Acceptable alternatives are
(1) a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. or
(2) a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program. Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
ENGINEER PRIN(GRADE 9)
Salary Range-($112,869- $146,7300)
Has typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET*; or 6 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is required for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization's EVP.*ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Acceptable alternatives are
(1) a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET), plus a Professional Engineers (PE) license in any state of the U.S. or
(2) a Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program. Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.
#AEPCAREERS
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-008
Compensation Range:
$96,110.00-124,940.00 USD
Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer‐employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we must record certain information to be made part of an Affirmative Action Plan. Applicants for employment may also be invited to participate in the Affirmative Action Program by self-identifying their Race or Ethnic Identity.
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